North East Rooftop Bar Shuts Doors Amid Rising Costs

In an unfortunate turn of events, SIX Rooftop Bar & Restaurant has closed its doors at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. The popular venue ended its operations on February 2, 2023, citing rising operational costs as the primary reason for its closure.

Closure Announcement

The management team expressed their deep sadness in a statement. They acknowledged the strong support from the community, stating, “Despite the dedication of our team and loyal patrons, the restaurant has faced difficult trading conditions and losses for an extended period.”

Financial Struggles

SIX Rooftop Bar had attempted to mitigate financial pressure by absorbing rising costs. They prioritized not passing these costs onto their diners. However, the cumulative financial strain became too significant to continue operations. The statement emphasized, “Like many in the hospitality sector, we’ve absorbed increasing costs for as long as we could.”

Customer Impact

With the closure, the management will reach out to customers with existing bookings. They will ensure refunds for deposits and valid gift vouchers, while also discussing alternative arrangements or cancellations of future bookings and events.

A Thank You to Supporters

In conclusion, the statement conveyed gratitude to the loyal guests and the dedicated staff. “We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all guests who have visited SIX Rooftop over the years. Your continued support has meant a great deal to our team.”

This closing marks the end of an era for the SIX Rooftop Bar & Restaurant amid rising costs that challenge the hospitality industry.